The Roys Report

Guest Bios Show Transcript How did loving your enemies—a command of Jesus—suddenly become a sign that you’re “woke”? And why is “owning the libs” now the answer to “What would Jesus do?”  On this edition of The Roys Report, bestselling author and journalist Tim Alberta joins host Julie Roys to explore a disturbing phenomenon in American evangelicalism. Though once evangelicals understood that the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of man were separate, now the two are being combined into an unholy mix.  

In this podcast, the speaker explores the challenges faced by advocates, whistleblowers, and survivors when reporting abuse and corruption. They discuss their own experiences and reflections, including exposing scandals within the evangelical community and facing backlash. The speaker opens up about the trauma of public controversy and betrayal, but also emphasizes the importance of remembering and helping others. They discuss the significance of grace, forgiveness, and finding support in Christian community. The podcast concludes with encouragement to not give up, keep hoping, and trust in God's provision.

Guest Bios Show Transcript Clergy sexual abuse is one of the most devastating forms of abuse, impacting almost every area of life. After surviving abuse like that, how do you recover? And after being preyed upon by a powerful church figure, how do you recover your agency, your voice, your life? This edition of The Roys Report features an unforgettable session from the recent Restore Conference, and one of the most raw and vulnerable talks you’ll ever hear.  

When a church is rocked by scandal, how can you tell if an investigation is truly independent—or another attempt to cover up? Experts discuss.  

Carson Weitnauer shares his journey from disillusionment to hope, after discovering his hero, Ravi Zacharias, was a fraud.  

The authors of ‘A Church Called Tov’ go deeper in ‘Pivot,’ explaining how to transform toxic church cultures into tov ones.  

A pastor shares his experience of recovering from spiritual abuse and highlights the red flags. Personal reflections reveal the intense commitment and narcissism within a cult disguised as a church. The dynamics and manifestations of spiritual abuse are explored, along with strategies for healing and rebuilding trust. The episode also previews upcoming interviews and talks from the Restore conference.

A woman who blew the whistle on her popular pastor and an anti-bullying author share how to stand up to bullies in the workplace.  

What do you do when you’re being bullied by your Christian employer? The whistleblower who exposed author Dane Ortlund speaks out.  

Evangelicalism suffers from a crisis of imagination. Author Karen Swallow Prior exposes how we got here and the way forward.